A new understanding of global health security (2021)

A proposed new understanding of global health security based on three interlocking functions at national level. This synergistic approach to universal health coverage, health security, and health promotion. The paper explores structural benefits,and proposes ways to build them into the existing health architecture. Authors: David Heymann, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Ilona Kickbusch, the Graduate Institute in Geneva. Chikwe Ihekweazu, WHO assistant Director General of health emergency intelligence. Swee Kheng Khor, UNU-IIGH.